SEMH Teaching Assistants - Stockport & Surrounding Areas Long-term and Short-term Roles Available Aspire People are working with a number of mainstream secondary schools, as well as specialist settings including SEMH Schools, Alternative Provisions, Pupil Referral Units, and SEN Schools, across Stockport and the surrounding areas. We are seeking Psychology Graduates or graduates with experience working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to join our growing team of SEMH Teaching Assistants. About the Role: As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide both academic and emotional support to students, working 1:1 or in small groups to help them engage with learning and develop positive behaviours. You'll play a vital role in building trusting and professional relationships with students and helping them to reach their full potential. A calm, patient, and resilient approach is key, as you'll be supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with emotional regulation. The Ideal Candidate Will: * Hold a UK bachelor's degree (ideally in Psychology or a related field) * Have experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH or additional needs * Be confident managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour * Be able to build positive and supportive relationships with students and staff * Have excellent communication and empathy skills * Provide references covering the last two years * Hold a current DBS certificate on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new one What Aspire People Offer: * Opportunities to work across a variety of settings, including mainstream schools, SEMH provisions, and Alternative Provisions * Support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement * Competitive pay rates and flexible working options * Valuable experience for those considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, or youth support work If you are a graduate who is passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs and helping them thrive both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Aspire People's dedicated bank of SEMH Teaching Assistants and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. AspirePeople HollyAspirePeople SEMHJobs SEMHTeachingAssistant BehaviourSupport PsychologyGraduate EducationJobs StockportJobs GraduateJobs SENDJobs AlternativeProvision PupilReferralUnit SENSchools EducationCareers ClassroomSupport ChildWellbeing FutureTeacher JoinAspirePeople Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks